Founders Across Borders

Founders Across Borders
Podcast Description
Founders Across Borders is a podcast where we talk to entrepreneurs who are building startups while living in a different country. Each week, we hear real stories from founders who moved abroad how they started their business, the challenges they faced, and what they’ve learned from working in a new place.
If you’re curious about global startups, moving to a new country, or starting something of your own, this podcast is for you.
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The podcast explores topics such as entrepreneurship, cultural adaptation, and personal growth, with episodes highlighting individual journeys like Adam Schaeuble's transition from gym owner to podcaster and Zoe Shapi's resilience-driven business creation. The focus is on real-life challenges faced by founders and lessons learned in navigating unfamiliar territories.

Founders Across Borders is a podcast where we talk to entrepreneurs who are building startups while living in a different country. Each week, we hear real stories from founders who moved abroad how they started their business, the challenges they faced, and what they’ve learned from working in a new place.
If you’re curious about global startups, moving to a new country, or starting something of your own, this podcast is for you.
In this inspiring conversation, host Yukta Kandhari sits down with Mizhgon Bhakti to unpack the real process of building a brand from cultivating a powerful personal identity to navigating the fast-changing world of social media.
They explore how personal branding and product development can grow hand-in-hand, and why audience building is the secret weapon for both service-based and product-based businesses. Mizhgon Bhakti dives into how TikTok and Instagram algorithms differ, the role of influencers in shaping your brand story, and why doubling down on content that truly resonates can change your growth trajectory.
Beyond strategy, this episode is a deep dive into authenticity, cultural identity, and community. Mizhgon Bhakti and Yukta discuss how embracing your unique background can make your brand unforgettable, how umbrella personal branding allows you to showcase multiple passions under one identity, and how your quirks are not flaws they are what make people remember you.
From practical tips on social media momentum to personal reflections on balancing ambition with peace of mind, this conversation is packed with actionable insights and heartfelt reminders that your voice is your biggest asset.
✨ What you’ll learn in this episode:
How to grow your personal brand while developing your product or service
Why building an audience doesn’t always require a budget
The differences between TikTok and Instagram algorithms and how to win on both
Why consistency can lead to viral moments
The role of community in personal growth and resilience
How cultural identity and authenticity can deepen brand connection
The concept of umbrella personal branding and how to manage multiple interests
Mindset shifts that can heal, empower, and fuel your journey
If you have ever felt stuck in overthinking your brand or unsure where to start, this conversation will give you the push (and the permission) to just start and grow into your fullest potential along the way.

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